English Premier League rankings
THE TOP THREE
1. Manchester United – Rolled over Aston Villa with embarrassing ease. The title is theirs to lose.
2. Chelsea – Still unconvincing but still grinding out results.
3. Liverpool – And our top three remains unchanged from last week following a vital, vital derby win over Everton.
THE BOTTOM THREE
18. Fulham – A draw at Derby is simply not enough, and nor is one win out of the last seven.
19. Derby County – Officially relegated but, if it's any consolation, a point against Fulham -- and Bolton's collapse -- lifts them off the bottom.
20. Bolton Wanderers – When Gary Megson's mob are relegated, remember their surrender against Arsenal as the beginning of the end.
TEAM RISING
Portsmouth – Three wins out of the last four keeps the pressure on Everton for the fifth spot.
TEAM FALLING
Aston Villa – Three straight defeats and two points from the last 15 have wrecked their season.
